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I would create a document called a "confirmatory assignment" from Company A directly to Company C listing the priority application(s) and the PCT application. I would include a short paragraph referencing the first assignment from A to B and explaining that
this new assignment is being executed to further implement the intent of the parties and transfer any potential rights still remaining in A to C who is the successor in title to B.</div>
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Once this is done, and assuming you have time, file a request in the international stage to change the applicant to C (you will need a PCT power of attorney from C). When you file national phase applications, include copies of all the assignments in your filing
instructions to regional/national counsel so they can do whatever is necessary, if anything, to make the applicant change effective in the regional/national office.</div>
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Alternatively, you might be able to just delete company A from the international application under the theory that it had no rights in the application and was mistakenly listed. However, the legal effect of listing company A and removing it is unclear and will
vary from country to country (e.g., for purposes of the US, I don't think it has any effect).</div>
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<b>Subject:</b> [Pct] naming the applicant at national/regional entry</span>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I have a question for the group about naming the applicant at national/regional entry.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here’s the fact pattern:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Priority Application is filed in name of Company A and Company B.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PCT Application filed in name of Company A and Company B.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Agreement between company dated prior to PCT Application filing date states that PCT application shall be filed in the name of Company B only.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Same Agreement between Company A and Company B states that national/regional stage applications are to be filed in the name of Company B; Company B will own all applications/issued
patents.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Company B converted from a CORP to an LLC and changed its name to Company B LLC.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Company B LLC assigned its rights to Company C.</span></li></ol>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">So, it seems that Company A should not have been an Applicant on the PCT Application at all.</span></li></ol>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I would like to file all national/regional stage applications in the name of Company C.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Can this be done?</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If so, how best do I accomplish this task?</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Please consider the situation</span><span style="color: red;"><b>s</b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> where the Agreement between Company
A and Company B is (1) has a clear assignment of priority rights under Paris, or (2) is completely silent on priority rights,.</span></p>
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